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to Mary Noyes

John Noyes writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts that he is well and hopes she is too. He has not been paid yet. States the troops were going to take Bunker's Hill but the ice was not strong enough to bear them. Noyes was a soldier in the...

GLC01450.056.05

to Matthew Griswold

Written as Secretary of War to Connecticut governor Griswold about postponing the recruitment of troops until March. He would like those already enlisted to be forwarded to West Point.

GLC03697

to Father

He writes from the Provost Marshal's Office in Memphis, Tennessee. He discusses his plans for after the war, and also describes how one oath-taker was hanged for treason.

GLC00066.048

to John Bryant

Informs Bryant that in addition to the stores ordered from Bryant's post by the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) he is also to "speedily" forward Hodgdon 500 port fires.

GLC03432.057

"Govr Burnets discourse wth 10 Sachims"

Outlines how relations between the French, English, and Indians are to proceed with regard to trade, and what precautions should be made if war becomes a threat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01377

to William H. Crawford

Writes to Secretary of War Crawford to transmit Captain John Allen's muster roll (not included) of volunteers who helped protect Chickasaw Indian land from "Intruders," referring to white settlers.

GLC07374

[Collection of engravings] [word processed inventory available] [Decimalized .01- .55]

Collection consists of original and reproduced engravings of some Civil War generals, Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession, various buildings, images of New York and Washington, D.C., and some battle scenes.

GLC09118

[Estimate of the profits of the office of the Commissary General of Forage]

Pettit, acting as Assistant Quarter Master General, responds to the request of Colonel Clement Biddle, former Commissioner General of Forage, for the profits of his office since 2 March 1778, when General Nathanael Greene became Quarter Master...

GLC00488

A Calculation of Ordnance, and Ordnance Stores wanted for the Army of the Northern Department made by order of the Hnble. Major Genl. Schuyler

Listings of the quantity and types of cannon desired by the Northern Department, and the amount of shot desired for each. Also a list other needed war-time provisions. A note explains that if the specified objects cannot be sent, then at least the...

GLC02437.00499

Our Colored Soldiers in Action

A chromolithographic poster depicting African American soldiers fighting in World War I. In the poster an American bombers are flying overhead and an American soldier is boyoneting an enemy soldier. Featured prominently in towards the middle of the...

GLC09563

Confederate soldier killed at Petersburg [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. C.S. Soldier killed in Trenches, at the storming of Petersburge, Va. April. The marks and spots on his face, are blood issuing from his mouth and nose. The wound is in the head, caused by a fragment of shell. No...

GLC05111.01.0832

to unknown

Introduces Col. John Nelson, who is soliciting donations from gentlemen of "benevolence and piety" in Boston to rebuild the meeting house in New Brunswick, New Jersey which was damaged during the "late war." Knox notes that the town was "almost...

GLC02437.09890

[Collection of letters belonging to Clarence Calkins, 1863-1888][Decimalized .01-.46]

Collection of letters belonging to Clarence Calkins dated 1863-1888. Correspondence is primarily sent between Clarence to his family members; Samuel J. Calkins, his father; Nettie and Nellie his sisters; and his brother Oscar Calkins. Contents...

GLC03766

to Joseph Mandrillon

Informs Mandrillon that the Society of the Cincinnati cannot accept him as a member. Adds that the Society, as an institution, is "too young to assume so much importance to appoint a gentleman of your abilities their historiographer..." Letter is in...

GLC02437.03566

to Henry Knox

Says that the Indians have committed several murders in Washington County, with two murders committed on the frontier of South Carolina. Reports they refuse to return property or give up the offenders. Mentions the hunters have returned to the towns...

GLC02437.05887

[Watercolor drawing showing conversion of merchant vessels to torpedo ships]

One sketch detailing the conversion of merchant vessels into torpedo ships dated circa 1810. Two paneled drawing showing conversion of merchant vessels into torpedo ships. Each sides contains notes written by Fulton about obtaining and outfitting...

GLC10019

to Lucy Knox

Recently received the first letter from Lucy in a month. Writes, "The [authors?] of this War, on the British side receive my maledictions which hardly square with the forgiveness recommended in the Gospel, but yet my dearest Love I cheerfully...

GLC02437.00663

to his wife

Writes from the "rear of Vicksburg." Notes that he is happy to receive a photo from Mary (his wife). Reports on the Civil War. Gives his opinion on African American regiments. Discusses the adventures of a man who went to jail. Mentions how...

GLC05981.28

to Edward Carrington

Forwards a "printed report of the Secretary of the Treasury" (not included) concerning the petition of Catharine Greene, widow of General Nathanael Greene. Writes that "[i]f there is any thing further necessary either in this Office or the Office of...

GLC02437.05653

to Winthrop Sargent

Later copy. Written from the War Department. Explains that Mr. Caleb Swan will be taking thirty five thousand dollars in post bank notes for the pay of the army, and that Sargent's name has been added to the notes for greater security. When Swan...

GLC02437.05250

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor reports that his division has been stationed behind the front lines back in Chattanooga, relieving some men who are to be set to the front lines. He supports Abe Lincoln and the prospect of a draft. He mentions some acquaintances who...

GLC03791.018

to Sarah Bruce Seddon

Confederate Secretary of War Seddon writes to his wife about the Civil War and the Battle of Vicksburg. He states "I am in the greatest anxiety about Vicksburg- The Yankees I fear have taken Jackson- At last accounts they were only a few miles from...

GLC00542

Information regarding the French invasion of the Seneca's country

A Seneca Sachem explains some past incidents that may have provoked Canada to go to war with them, but explains that everything was supposedly forgiven. He then describes when the Senecas first heard of the French designs for war, and what they saw...

GLC03107.02004

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe began listening to the news for the first time since V.E. Day. He learned that England is taking a change in direction and getting more in step with the other nations. He also learned that for the first time since the war, Japan is willing to...

GLC09414.1462

Bird's-eye View of North and South Carolina and Part of Georgia

From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War. Locations of cities, towns, and military posts are identified as well as locations of naval ships. "Drawn from nature and lithographed by John Bachmann." Includes a key stating the distances between...

GLC03525

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he does not think the Southern army will ever fight as well as they did at the beginning of the war and that the South has become wicked. "May God show us our erro[r]s and put us in the rite way and Bring us Back to our old Union again."

GLC02715.087

United States gazette. [Vol. XIII, no. 1284 (September 15, 1813)]

Published by Enos Bronson & Elihu Chauncey from 1804-1818. Uncut newspaper covering various aspects of the War of 1812. Contains news from Paris and elsewhere in Europe as well as from around the United States. Contains reports on a naval...

GLC08430.09

to C.G. Burke

Discusses their friendship and his "political fate." Mentions a speech that Burke said was "passionately condemned" which related to the Civil War: "the preservation or partition of a great empire, the fate of a nation the greatest in the future, the...

GLC01596.06

to William Hoffman

Writes to Colonel Hoffman about exchanging a Union prisoner, Lieutenant Adjutant D.T. Bowler of the 7th Iowa volunteers (the bearer of the letter) for a Confederate prisoner Lieutenant George T. Moorman held at Chicago. States that Bowler is on...

GLC02152

to Edwin McMasters Stanton

President Lincoln sends a colored man to advise the Secretary of War, Stanton, on the organization of colored troops in the army. Instructs Stanton to "see [L.H.?] Putnam, whom you will find a very intelligent colored man, and who wishes to talk...

GLC05809

To the Laboring Men of New York.

Issued by "A Democratic Workingman." Civil War anti-draft riot broadside reminding potential rioters that all damages incurred during the riots are paid for with city money; that is, money out of their own pockets. Encourages New Yorkers to trust...

GLC05864

to James McHenry

Written during the Quasi-War with France. The letter discusses concerns about Democrats infiltrating and subverting the army. Washington remarks that "you could as soon scrub the blackamore white, as to change the principles of a profest Democrat...

GLC00581

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is returning documents related to a memorial petition requesting a military land bounty for Stephen Raymond, the heir to Revolutionary War veteran Solomon Raymond. Explains why the claim was dismissed: it was invalidated by...

GLC06313.04.123

A bill (No. 49) to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to increase the efficiency of the army, by the employment of free negroes and slaves in certain capacities, approved February 17th, 1864, and to repeal an act for the enlistment of cooks in the army, approved April 21st, 1862.

States "it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War to have employed one hundred thousand slaves, as provided in said act, if so many should be necessary, to work upon fortifications, or government works, for the production or preparation of...

GLC08420

to George D. Ramsay

As a private citizen, McClellan writes to Chief of Ordnance General George D. Ramsay to introduce Mr. Adolph Schniewind, who "has it in his power to arrange for imparting our government the secret of the great superiority manifested by the Prussian...

GLC02455.08

Minutes of the proceedings of the commissioners

Copy written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, at Elizabethtown, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Appoints Knox and Gouverneur Morris to meet with British commissioners to discuss prisoners of war and civilians in custody....

GLC02437.01377

New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 22, no. 6786 (January 3, 1863)]

Prints the Emancipation proclamation on page four. This is among the early printings of the Proclamation in a newspaper. Other news includes the Battle of Murfreesboro with map, attack on Vicksburg, and other Civil War news. Includes article on U...

GLC08748.03

to unknown [in French]

Concerning subtenants using slaves on property given to his father in recognition for his Revolutionary War service. Working the slaves is a violation of a provision prohibiting the use of slave labor. He assures the recipient that the violation...

GLC04251

to John Adams

Writes that he does not know if he ought to congratulate Adams on becoming the next president, since there are also a lot of issues and heavy responsibilities that come with the office, but expresses his happiness that Adams will be "at the helm of...

GLC02437.06936

to Henry Dearborn

Wants Dearborn to return a book of maps he borrowed from the War Department. Dearborn was using it to find the right spot for a lighthouse "on Leguin." Knox says he needs it for his work on the committee appointed to fortify harbors and seaports....

GLC02437.06038

to Edwin M. Stanton

Halleck writes to the Secretary of War to request that he be "releieved from further duties" as General in Chief of the Union Army because of differences of opinion between himself, Stanton, and the President. In March 1864 he was appointed (demoted)...

GLC01688

Allied Soldiers Binding up the Wounds of Their Prisoners after the Battle

This photo shows the French caring for wounds of the enemy who are prisoners of war. The soldies during WWI were known to have been able to humanely treat each other. A soldier appears to have a wounded leg that is being treated with some of the many...

GLC09584.125

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 149 (August 9, 1862)]

Prints a letter titled "Important Documents", written to General Robert E. Lee from Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, on July 31, 1862. Describes the "campaign of robbery and murder" practiced by the United States in response to a...

GLC05959.09.061

Lithograph portrait of Major Anderson.

By T.R. Holland [Philadelphia?]. Based on an earlier [younger] photograph: "From a Portrait in possession of Mrs. Anderson." Major Robert Anderson was in command of Fort Sumter when it was fired upon on April 12, 1861, setting off the Civil War. He...

GLC05111.01.0231

[Resolution authorizing the purchase of guns]

Resolution made by the House of Assembly (unnamed state) requesting that the governor purchase two hundred rifles and two artillery pieces for the state militia during the War of 1812. Appropriates funds for the purchase. The order was made by...

GLC01450.718.10